English crossword online: practise business vocabulary
This English crossword online usually has 9 to 15 words per puzzle, three levels (B1, B2, C1) and four topics: meetings, negotiations, phone & video calls and small talk. Hints come in three steps: an example sentence with a gap, one letter, and finally the German meaning. Free, no sign-up, with the keyboard on a computer and the keys under the puzzle on a phone.
How does the English crossword work?
Every answer is a word or phrase you actually need at work — behind schedule, follow up, hand over. It is an English puzzle with a purpose: the clues are English explanations, and phrases show their word lengths, for example (6,8). When a word is filled in, the puzzle checks it at once: correct turns olive and stays, wrong shakes briefly and can be corrected.
Hints cost points, so guessing pays off: first the example sentence with a gap, then a letter, finally the German meaning. At the end you see the explanation, the translation and an example sentence for every word. On a computer you type straight on the keyboard (arrow keys, Space to turn the direction, Enter for the next clue); on a phone you use the keys under the puzzle.
More games: all Simmonds English Games · Or find your level first with the free placement test.
Which business English vocabulary does the crossword train?
Four topics, all from our business English podcasts: meetings, negotiations, phone & video calls and small talk. Pick a topic and a level, or open one of these puzzles directly:
- Meetings crossword (B2)
- Negotiations crossword (B2)
- Phone & video calls crossword (B2)
- Small talk crossword (B1)
The words come from the dialogues of the business English podcast, where you hear them in context, with a transcript and a comprehension test. If you have to negotiate in English for real, you will find lessons and training under Business English for negotiations.
Does learning English with games work?
Word games make vocabulary a small task: you pull a word out of memory instead of just recognising it, and it sticks better. The crossword adds spelling, because every answer has to be right letter by letter. If you prefer guessing, play Wordle in English or Hangman with business vocabulary. For an overview see All Simmonds English Games, and more free resources in the English learning hub.
How do I share a crossword with my class?
As soon as you start a puzzle, the “Share link” button appears. The link carries level, topic and a puzzle number: anyone who opens it gets exactly the same grid with the same clues. So colleagues or a whole class can solve the same puzzle and compare time and points afterwards. Your browser's address bar shows the same link, so you can copy it from there too.
Not sure which level suits you? The free English placement test shows it in a few minutes. If you then want to feel more confident at work, the Business English course for professionals offers training with native-speaker trainers.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the crossword work?
Choose a level and a topic and start. Click a cell or a clue and type the answer. As soon as a word is complete it is checked. Every puzzle is built fresh, so you can play as often as you like.
Which levels and topics are there?
Levels B1, B2 and C1 — the higher the level, the bigger the grid and the longer the words. Topics are the series of our business English podcasts: meetings, negotiations, phone & video calls and small talk; “All topics” mixes them.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no account, no limit. It runs right in your browser, phones included.
Is there a printable version of the crossword?
No, the crossword is online only. In return, every link reproduces the same puzzle: with “Share link” your colleagues or your class get exactly this grid on a laptop or phone.
Can I solve the same puzzle with others?
Yes. Start a puzzle, click “Share link” and send the link on. Anyone who opens it starts the same puzzle at once, with the same level and topic.
Where does the vocabulary come from?
From the dialogues of our business English podcasts, so from scenes such as a status meeting, a price negotiation or a phone call. You practise words that really occur at work, not textbook lists.